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George A. Romero Filmography
George A. Romero (1940–2017) was an American- Canadian film director, writer, editor and cinematographer. He contributed to many projects as either the writer, director, editor, cinematographer or a combination of the four. Romero's first project was the 1968 horror film '' Night of the Living Dead'', which he produced independently. Romero was also a contributing producer for the anthology television series '' Tales from the Darkside'', which aired from 1983 to 1988. Film Executive producer only * '' The Crazies'' (2010) Short films Television Acting roles Documentary appearances * ''Document of the Dead'' (1985) * ''Drive-In Madness'' (1987) * '' The American Nightmare'' (2000) * '' Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream'' (2005) * '' Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero'' (2008) * ''Nightmares in Red, White and Blue ''Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film'' is a 2009 American documentary film dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George A Romero
George Andrew Romero (; February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor and actor. His ''Night of the Living Dead'' series of films about an imagined zombie apocalypse began with the 1968 film of the same name, and is often considered a major contributor to the image of the zombie in modern culture. Other films in the series include '' Dawn of the Dead'' (1978) and '' Day of the Dead'' (1985). Aside from this series, his works include '' The Crazies'' (1973), ''Martin'' (1977), ''Knightriders'' (1981), ''Creepshow'' (1982), '' Monkey Shines'' (1988), '' The Dark Half'' (1993), and '' Bruiser'' (2000). He also created and executive-produced the television series '' Tales from the Darkside'', from 1983 to 1988. Romero is often described as an influential pioneer of the horror film genre and has been called the "Father of the Zombie Film" and an "icon". Early life Romero was born in the New York City borough the Bronx, the son of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knightriders
''Knightriders'' is a 1981 American drama film written and directed by George A. Romero and starring Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll, Patricia Tallman, and Christine Forrest. It was filmed entirely on location in the Pittsburgh metro area, including Fawn Township and Natrona during the summer of 1980. The film represents a change of pace for Romero, known primarily for his horror films; it is a personal drama about a traveling renaissance fair troupe. Plot Billy leads a traveling troupe that jousts on motorcycles. "King William", as he styles himself, tries to lead the troupe according to his Arthurian ideals. However, the constant pressure of balancing those ideals against the modern day realities and financial pressures of running the organization are beginning to strain the group. Billy is also plagued by a recurring dream of a black bird. Tensions are exacerbated by Billy's constantly pushing himself despite being injured and the arrival of a promote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Evil Eyes
''Two Evil Eyes'' (Italian: ''Due occhi diabolici'') is a 1990 anthology horror film written and directed by George A. Romero and Dario Argento. An international co-production of Italy and the United States, ''Two Evil Eyes'' is split into two separate tales, both based largely on the works of Edgar Allan Poe: "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", directed by Romero and starring Adrienne Barbeau; and " The Black Cat", directed by Argento and starring Harvey Keitel, which blends a number of Poe references into a new narrative. Both of the tales were filmed and take place in contemporary Pittsburgh. Prior to ''Two Evil Eyes'', Romero and Argento had worked together on '' Dawn of the Dead'' (1978). Plot "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar" 40-year-old Jessica Valdemar visits Steven Pike, her elderly husband's lawyer, with some paperwork for Mr. Pike's approval. Pike sees that Jessica's 65-year-old husband, Ernest Valdemar, who is dying from a terminal illness, is liquidating a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the 54th episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld''. It is the 14th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on January 6, 1993 on NBC. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry agrees to lose his moment at the microphone, as he is meeting his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. On his way to the movie theater, Jerry is grabbed by Buckles, who insists on sharing a taxicab. Buckles irritates Jerry by trying out a new comic routine. George has been chosen to buy the movie tickets. At the Paragon Theater, George joins the end of a queue. He taps the shoulder of the man in front of him, confirming that he does not have a ticket, which leads him to conclude he is in the line to purchase tickets. Elaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crazies (2010 Film)
''The Crazies'' is a 2010 American horror film directed by Breck Eisner from a screenplay from Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. The film is a remake of the The Crazies (1973 film), 1973 film of the same name and stars Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson (actor), Joe Anderson and Danielle Panabaker. George A. Romero, who wrote and directed the original, served as an executive producer. It is about a fictional Iowa town that becomes afflicted by a biological agent that turns those infected into violent killers. The film was released on February 26 and grossed $55 million on a $20 million budget. The critical summary on Rotten Tomatoes calls it "tense, nicely shot, and uncommonly intelligent", and it received mixed reviews on Metacritic. Plot In the town of Ogden Marsh, Iowa, sheriff David Dutton is enjoying a baseball game when it is interrupted by resident Rory entering the outfield with a shotgun. David attempts to dissuade him, but is forced to kill him when he raises his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
